Mother Mayhem

Adopting a pet is a very rewarding experience and our adoption counselors will be there to help you each step of the way. To ensure the safety of our animals and to make sure you get the best possible service, we have outlined the adoption procedure below. You may view our available animals on www.petfinder.com, however you must come to the shelter to adopt. You can can fill out an adoption application online in advance or fill one out in person. This application allows us to gain more information about you and to make sure we match you with an animal that is best suited to your lifestyle and living arrangement. After you have been approved for adoption you will work with our adoption counselors to find the right fit for your home and family. At this time, if you rent and do not own, you may be required to fill out a landlord agreement before we can proceed further with the adoption process. Depending on the type of animal you are adopting, we may require additional information or a house visit. Adoptions are at the shelter’s discretion and filling out an application does not guarantee you will be approved for an adoption. Next, you will fill out the adoption contract. This is the binding contract for the adoption of the animal you choose. You will also pay the adoption fee and get your adoption packet of information. If the animal is already spayed or neutered and current on all of their shots, they may be able to leave with you immediately. If the animal needs to be spayed or neutered, one of the staff members will work with your schedule and put your animal on the next available surgery day. You will be able to pick up your animal after 5:00 pm the day it has surgery. In order to adopt, you must be 21 years of age, have a proper form of picture identification, be prepared to pay the adoption fee and if you rent you must fill out a Landlord Agreement and present us with a copy of your lease agreement. GSHS reserves the right to deny any application. Thank you for your understanding and we are thrilled you are opening your home and family to one of our animals!